Comparison

Arm Care vs Tread+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arm Care

This app uses a strength sensor to measure arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. It then provides personalized training programs to improve velocity and prevent injuries. Thousands of players and MLB teams rely on this technology for arm health monitoring.

Highlights
  • Measure arm strength and range of motion
  • Track fatigue and recovery metrics
  • Individualized throwing and arm care programs
  • Identify and strengthen weak links
  • Monitor arm health and velocity gains
  • Customized daily training routines
Features
Currently charting
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The ArmCare App is designed to be used with the ArmCare Strength Sensor. ArmCare Technology uses your strength, fatigue and recovery data to individualize training and unlock the potential for huge velocity gains. Gone are the days of using the same arm care band routine. The future is knowing where you are weak, how your arm fatigues and if you are recovering optimally between outings. Thousands of players and over 20 MLB teams are using the ArmCare technology to monitor arm health and velocity. HOW IT WORKS 1. MEASURE YOUR STRENGTH Using the ArmCare Sensor, accurately measure the strength & range of motion of your arm in 5 minutes…with no assistance needed. 2. CHECK YOUR KEY METRICS Strength, Fatigue, Recovery are used to individualize throwing programs, bullpens, pitch counts, velocity programs, pitch design & mechanics 3. ARMCARE OPTIMIZED FOR YOU The app prescribes customized arm care programs to attack your weak links. You know exactly what training to do to get results fast BENEFITS - Players will get real metrics on their rotator cuff strength the same way a bat sensor helps dial in swing path and launch angle. - Players will receive custom arm care programs everyday to help strengthen their weak links, rather than a one size fits all program. - Each player will know exactly what to do to keep his arm feeling fresh and strong all season long. No Medical Advice: - The Program provides general information only and does not constitute providing medical or health care services of any kind, nor engagement in human subjects research. - The information provided in the Program is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. Arm Care subscription Premium: Arm Care plans: Annual: $72 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://armcare.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

Tread+

This app connects coaches and athletes with tools for intake, analysis, and communication. It facilitates progress tracking, custom training insights, and relationship management for both parties to enhance the training experience.

Highlights
  • Demographic-specific athlete intake
  • Skill-specific assessment and analysis tools
  • One-to-one and group messaging
  • Advanced client relationship management
  • Custom analysis and training insights
  • Progress tracking
  • Media storage for athletes
Features
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ECO offers a variety of Premium Features for Coaches & Athletes alike, including demographic-specific Athlete Intake, skill-specific Assessment & Analysis Tools, multi-layer One-to-One & Group Messaging as well as an advanced Client Relationship Management (CRM) Dashboard. Coaches are able to efficiently perform custom analyses, access advanced training insights, track progress, and interact with designated clients while Athletes can complete assigned tasks, review comprehensive programming, store media, and manage their unique calendar. ECO serves as a two-way conduit for enhancing the Coach & Athlete Experience, prioritizing the personal touch required to achieve best-case training outcomes. Premium Functionalities: Athlete Onboarding - Demographic-specific Intake [Profile, Training History, Schedule] Athlete Assessment / Analysis Tool -Custom Analysis Tools [Movement, Throwing, Lifting] -Custom Assessment Scoring System -Advanced Training Insights & Progress Tracking Communication Platform -One-to-One & Group Messaging -Automated Messaging -Operating Hours Client Relationship Management -Unique User Platforms [Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Support, Professionals] -Athlete & Coach Assignment -Athlete & Coach Auditing -Progress Monitoring -Queue Management

Screenshots

Arm Care4 screens
Tread+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tread+ at none against Arm Care's 11. Arm Care's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 92) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arm Care sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Tread+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Arm Care against 4.8 for Tread+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arm Care has 3K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arm Care ships an update every 2 weeks, Tread+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Arm Care versus Tread+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArm CareTread+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings) — better4.8 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better92
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArmCareTread Athletics LLC

Customer experience

Arm Care

All ratings2,991 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative19.5%

Tread+

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%

Bugs and requests

Arm Care

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App turns off during exercises
  • Pauses music when opened

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to cancel subscription within the app
  • Offline mode for workouts
  • Improved music integration

Tread+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arm Care

Subscriptions10
  • Premium$11.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$12.001 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$15.001 Month
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  • Premium1 Year trial$15.001 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$72.001 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$72.001 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial2 variants$72.001 Year
  • Premium$72.001 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$99.001 Year
None

Tread+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arm Care free?
Arm Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tread+ free?
Tread+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arm Care or Tread+?
Arm Care is rated higher. Arm Care averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Tread+ averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.
Do Arm Care or Tread+ have ads?
Neither Arm Care nor Tread+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arm Care or Tread+?
Arm Care ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tread+ weekly. Most recently, Arm Care was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tread+ on September 17, 2026.

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